Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 847: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Affirms the importance of religious liberty protections for incarcerated individuals under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) and recognizes the contributions of Prison Fellowship. -

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: Intro., ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HJR 847 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Affirms the importance of religious liberty protections for incarcerated individuals under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) and recognizes the contributions of Prison Fellowship. -. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Faison (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Intro., ref. to State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeremy Faison (Republican).